Two men found deceased in an alleged heist gone wrong

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Two male individuals were found deceased Monday morning at a power substation in Gainesville.

The individuals were apparently electrocuted on the property after allegedly traspassing to steal from the substation and were found deceased from the incident.

Gainesville Police issued the following statement on the incident:

“Alleged thieves electrocuted, killed in overnight heist at power substation.Emergency crews were alerted to a transformer fire in the 2100 block of Atlanta Highway at around 3:00AM this morning. Crews found two adult males deceased from apparent electrocution. Gainesville Fire and Georgia Power worked to ensure the area was safe for responders and to recover the deceased.The initial investigation has determined the two trespassed, broke into a fenced area, and attempted to steal from a power substation when they were electrocuted and killed. Investigators are working to identify the deceased victims. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact GPD.”